Kneads Bakeshop & Café

Kneads Bakeshop & Café

506 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD

★★★★4.1(1,088 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kneads Bakeshop is a beloved neighborhood gathering spot where the pace is deliberately slow and unhurried, perfect for lingering over coffee and a flaky pastry rather than rushing through your morning. Beyond the traditional drinks, what really sets it apart is the full breakfast and creative light fare—think standout biscuits and gravy alongside surprising salads with house-made yogurt sauces—all made with the care of a true bakeshop. It's the kind of place where you'll see regulars settling in for hours, families spreading across multiple tables, and bartenders who genuinely remember you.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksLight foodFull breakfastFamily friendlyPastriesMeetingsSlow sit

Google Reviews

Michael
★★★★★3 months ago

Came here mid morning. The wait wasn’t terrible, 15-20 minutes but got packed very quickly. Table service was a bit slow but wasn’t in a hurry. Coffee was pretty good. The biscuit and gravy was great although some more sausage gravy with such a large biscuit would have been…

Darrius
★★★★★4 months ago

Kneads was an absolutely unforgettable experience from start to finish. Although the wait time was a bit longer than expected and the service felt slightly slow at times, those minor drawbacks quickly faded once the food arrived. Every dish looked like it belonged on the pages…

Julia Keough
★★★★★5 months ago

I stopped in on Tuesday for a quick lunch. I had the winter market salad and it was so dynamite! I absolutely love the unique yogurt sauce that it was over and there was copious amounts of goat cheese. Super fresh veggies I’m not typically a huge salad person and this was…

Kelly McQuade
★★★★★6 months ago

This review is for bartender brunette Stephanie! We interacted with two Stephanies, the other had braids and glasses we chatted with her too, but she wasn’t our angel of a bartender who waited on us! I can’t say enough about Stephanie. She really gave thorough food…

KingVegan
★★★★★6 months ago

Spending time in Maryland at the Baltimore Inner Harbor has been quite an experience. It's been around 30 years since my last visit, and I have noticed a lot of changes over time. The hotel situation here has really improved, with a plethora of eateries and, of course, the Inner…

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